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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.51, 1,314.03 and 620.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.51, 1,314.03 and 620.13 is: 856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.51 : 1,314.03 = 620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.51/1,314.03 = 620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.51x = 1,314.03 × 620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.51x = 814,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,866.32/951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.39

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